This portable greenhouse is available from Home Depot for $89 and has excellent reviews (it costs $200 from the manufacturer's website, ShelterLogic 6 ft. x 5 ft. Polyethylene Organic Growers Greenhouse). The store showroom unit had concrete blocks at the base ($1.49 each) to prevent from being blown away with strong winds. A indoor-approved heater may be needed during the winter (mostly at night).

The greenhouse features a mesh fabric cover, steel frame, fasteners and 4 earth anchors. Adjustable vents on all sides permit ventilation. There are a zippered screens and side panels with screens to keep bugs out.

The polyethylene fabric cover is designed to disperse sunlight for optimal plant growth.

A slightly bigger, and much more expensive, version is also available from Home Depot and Amazon: GrowIt Organic Growers 6 ft. x 8 ft. x 6 ft. 6 in. Peak-Style Greenhouse-70615.0 at The Home Depot - http://goo.gl/mDwMT

How to make a small greenhouse out of five pieces of plastic pipe, a plastic painter's drop cloth, some zip ties and a few bricks: DIY Instant Greenhouse For Under $20 - YouTube http://bit.ly/19m4jHf

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